Winery Announcements & Accolades
News
The Associated Press features WVV as a winery combating climate change
TripSavvy recommends WVV as one of the eight most romantic wine desitinations in the United States
WVV named a "Detour Worth Taking" by Los Angeles Times
Willamette Valley named Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast
Founder Jim Bernau Nominated for "Person of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast
Wine Enthusiast named WVV as having one of America's Best Value Pinot Noirs
Groundbreaking for Elton Winery draws more than 500 Wine Enthusiasts
Bill Fuller returns to winemaking
Accolades
2018 Top Travel Pick
Northwest Travel & Life Magazine 2018
Willamette Valley Vineyards was named “2018 Top Travel Pick” by Northwest Travel & Life Magazine.
"Just south of Salem, Oregon, Willamette Valley Vineyards has everything you need for a romantic fall wine getaway. Perched on a hill above the vineyards, the tasting room, dining room and guest suites — not to mention the cellar rich with the aromas of the fresh harvest and oak barrels — all have a view of the vineyards ablaze with fall colors and the broad valley below. The Willamette Valley Vineyards story is one of passion for the vineyards and fine wines coupled with environmental and community stewardship. Since founding it in 1983, Jim Bernau has developed Willamette Valley Vineyards into one of the best producers of pinot noir in the country."
Best Vineyard/Tasting Room
Sunset Magazine, Travel Awards 2016 - Winner
Sunset Magazine, Travel Awards 2018 - Finalist
Willamette Valley Vineyards was named “Best Vineyard/Tasting Room” by Sunset Magazine.
2011 Winery of the Year
Wine & Spirits Magazine
Willamette Valley Vineyards was named “2011 Winery of the Year” by Wine & Spirits Magazine.
Editor, Joshua Greene says, “Each year, our panels and critics blind taste more than 10,000 wines, selecting the best for recommendation in the magazine. Our 'Top 100 Wineries of the Year Award' highlight brands with a range of wines our critics have scored at the top of their categories. Willamette Valley Vineyards’ performance makes it a great ambassador for wines of Oregon.”
2011 Oregon Winery of the Year
WINE PRESS NORTHWEST MAGAZINE
Willamette Valley Vineyards was named "2011 Oregon Winery of the Year” by Wine Press Northwest.
Andy Perdue, Editor-in-chief, states, “With over 350 possible candidates in Oregon, we make sure we are careful in our selection and that the winery is worth the award. This was an easy decision this year as Willamette Valley Vineyards has been a leader in the industry for decades with their sustainability efforts and high quality Pinot Noir.”
Wine Scores & Awards
PINOT NOIR
ESTATE PINOT NOIR
- 2016: 92pts - Wine Advocate
- 2016: 90pts - Wine Enthusiast
- 2015: 93pts & GOLD MEDAL "Exceptional" - Tastings
- 2015: 91pts - Wine Spectator
- 2015: 95pts & DOUBLE GOLD - San Francisco Int’l Wine Competiton
- 2014: Best of Show - Portland Seafood & Wine Fest
- 2013: 90pts - Wine Enthusiast
- 2012: 93pts - Wine & Spirits Magazine
- 2011: 90pts - Beverage Dynamics
- 2011: 89pts - Wine Advocate
- 2010: 90pts - PinotReport
- 2009: 92pts - Wine & Spirits Magazine
- 2008: 92pts - Wine & Spirits Magazine
- 2008: 90pts - Wine Spectator
BERNAU BLOCK PINOT NOIR
- 2015: 92pts - Vinous
- 2015: 91pts - Wine Spectator
- 2014: 91pts - Wine Enthusiast
- 2013: 91pts - Vinous
- 2013: 91pts/Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast
- 2012: 90pts/Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast
- 2012: GOLD - Oregon Wine Awards
- 2010: 91pts - Stephen Tanzer’s Int’l Wine Cellar
- 2010: 90pts - Wine & Spirits Magazine
- 2010: 90pts/Cellar Selection - Wine & Spirits
- 2009: 92pts - Wine & Spirits
ELTON PINOT NOIR
- 2015: 91pts & GOLD - Tastings
- 2013: 93pts - Int’l Wine Report
- 2012: 91pts - Wine Spectator
- 2011: 90pts - Wine Advocate
- 2010: 92pts - Stephen Tanzer’s Int’l Wine Cellar
- 2010: 91pts - Wine Advocate
- 2009: 91pts/Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast
- 2009: 90pts - Wine Advocate
- 2008: 91pts - Wine Advocate
TUALATIN ESTATE PINOT NOIR
- 2015: 90pts - Wine Advocate
- 2015: 94pts & GOLD/Cellar Seletion - Tastings
- 2015: 91pts - Vinous
- 2015: 92pts - Wine Spectator
- 2014: 90pts - Wine Enthusiast
- 2013: 91pts - Wine Spectator
- 2012: 92pts - Tasting Panel
- 2011: 91pts - Beverage Dynamics
- 2011: 89pts - Wine Spectator
- 2010: 92pts - PinotReport
- 2010: 90pts - Stephen Tanzer’s Int’l Wine Cellar
- 2009: 90pts - Wine Enthusiast
- 2012: 92pts - Wine Advocate
- 2008: 94pts - Wine Advocate
- 2008: 90pts - Wine Enthusiast
FULLER PINOT NOIR
- 2012: 94pts - Tasting Panel
- 2012: 90pts - Wine Advocate
- 2008: 92pts - Wine Advocate
- 2008: 90pts - Wine Enthusiast
- 2008: DOUBLE GOLD - Oregon Wine Awards
HANNAH PINOT NOIR
- 2015: 90pts - Wine Enthusiast
- 2015: 92pts - Vinous
- 2014: 91pts - Wine Enthusiast
- 2013: 91pts - Wine Enthusiast
- 2012: 90pts - Burghound
- 2010: 92pts - Wine Advocate
- 2010: 91pts - Stephen Tanzer’s Int’l Wine Cellar
- 2009: 90pts - Wine Advocate
- 2008: 91pts - Wine Enthusiast
VINTAGE 43 PINOT NOIR
- 2016: 91pts - Wine Advocate
SIGNATURE CUVÉE PINOT NOIR
- 2013: 92pts - Wine Enthusiast
- 2013: 91pts - Wine Spectator
- 2012: 91pts - Wine Enthusiast
- 2010: 91pts - PinotReport
- 2010: 90pts - Wine Advocate
- 2010: 90pts - Stephen Tanzer’s Int’l Wine Cellar
- 2009: 90pts - Wine Spectator
FOUNDERS’ RESERVE PINOT NOIR
- 2016: 92 pts - Wine & Spirits
- 2008: 91pts - Wine Spectator
- 2008: 90pts - Wine Enthusiast
WHOLE CLUSTER PINOT NOIR
- 2017: 91pts/Editors' Choice - Wine Enthusiast
- 2015: 90pts - Vinous
- 2015: 90pts/Editors' Choice - Wine Enthusiast
- 2014: 90pts - Wine Enthusiast
- 2013: Best Buy - Wine Enthusiast
- 2012: 92pts - PinotReport
- 2010: 90pts - Stephen Tanzer’s Int’l Wine Cellar
- 2009: 90pts - Wine Enthusiast
WHITES
ESTATE CHARDONNAY
- 2016: 93pts - Wine Advocate
- 2016: 91pts - Blue Lifestyle
- 2015: 90pts - Wine Advocate
- 2015: 91pts - Wine Enthusiast
- 2014: 90pts/Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast
- 2012: 90pts - Tasting Panel
- 2010: GOLD - Oregon Wine Awards
- 2009: 90pts - Wine & Spirits
- 2008: 91pts/Editor’s Choice - Wine Enthusiast
PINOT GRIS
- 2016: 91pts & Editors's Choice - Wine Enthusiast
- 2015: 90pts & Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast
- 2013: GOLD - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Comp.
- 2011: DOUBLE GOLD - American Wine Society
- 2011: GOLD - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Comp.
- 2011: DOUBLE GOLD - American Wine Society
- 2010: DOUBLE GOLD/BEST OF SHOW - Indy Int’l
- 2009: GOLD - The Dallas Morning News & Texsom
MÉTHODE CHAMPENOISE BRUT
- 2015: 92pts - Wine Advocate
- 2015: 91pts, GOLD & Exceptional - Tastings.com
- 2015: DOUBLE GOLD - Cascadia International Wine Competition
- 2014: 92pts - Wine Spectator
- 2014: 93pts - Wine & Spirits Magazine
DIJON CLONE CHARDONNAY
- 2012: 90pts - Wine Enthusiast
- 2008: 91pts - Tasting Panel Magazine
- 2008: Excellent - Wine Press Northwest
RIESLING
- 2014: 90pts/Best Value - Wine Spectator
- 2013: 89pts/Best Buy - Wine Enthusiast
- 2012: GOLD - Portland Seafood & Wine Festival
- 2011: DOUBLE GOLD - San Francisco Chronicle
- 2010: 90pts/Best Buy - Wine Enthusiast
- 2009: DOUBLE GOLD/BEST OF SHOW - Indy Int’l
- 2009: BEST OF SHOW - Portland Seafood & Wine